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Re: I Regret Going To The University by jaeyking(m): 10:12am On Dec 31, 2020 |
XXXXTENTACION: school is a place for learning. Unfortunately nigerians believe in only white colar jobs deserve education in western countries, different schools exist. School of music, sch of dance, school of professional make up artist. They are all created so that no individual would be left out. Every one would pursue what he or she loves within the confines of a formal education. The world has gone beyond formal education been limited to read n write, it extends to expression of one's talent 1 Like |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by codemaniacs: 10:13am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Biggie225: not having a university degree does not mean a person is not skilled or does not have an education in other fields... Zukerberg, Jark Dorsey were programming from a young age and attended university but dropped out... the important word here is they were in a university receiving lectures for more than 1.5 years Bezos graduated from Princeton University in 1986. He holds a degree in electrical engineering and computer science... also a programmer from a young age. C Ronaldo, Messi, Micheal Jordan, Michael Jackson, and Maradona all attended sports academies in their young age.. going to sports academy means getting sports education, sports degrees and qualifications... so this means they attended sports school and have education about sports and the sport they work in... you cannot be a professional sports person without attending a sports academy... even if a person learns on the street when that person finally get a professional sport club he/she will first be taken to the youth team to learn the basics... same with programming... 4 Likes |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by CodeTemplar: 10:15am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Arrewa:This is a case of wrong expectation of what education should do for you. They be given you knowledge it is up to you to use the knowledge to either run an already established business or start on. |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Soknown: 10:23am On Dec 31, 2020 |
ostechno:Touche |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by favinvest: 10:31am On Dec 31, 2020 |
I think u're getting it wrong.. NO UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD HAS EVER PROMISED RICHES/MONEY IN RETURN AFTER GRADUATION... The university only promised you a sound education.. what u do with it is left to you.. If you know how to use Economics plus Commerce and Physics or chemistry etc.. then u can b rich.. if not then OYO is ur name |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Seyzcham91(m): 10:45am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Not only you! Many Of Us do regret that and for thazt i never even collect my certificate from my school even though na 2.1 i carry comot in the Statement of Result Arrewa: |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Asour: 10:46am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Arrewa: Hello?? Jeff Bezos actually finished his degree— BS EE & Comp Sci.— at Princeton. Go check. Now that you've confirmed that the Richest man in the World is a graduate, go to school! Just joking. BUT the people you've mentioned are dedicated individuals. They're a rarity in the society. Bill gates for e.g has read ALL Vaclav smil's books. I struggle to even finish one (poor dedication). School is the most structured learning environment that provides credibility to employers through certification. If you don't mind working for yourself and can dedicatedly learn effectively on your own, by all means drop out. You'll be making the best use of your time. Cheers. 1 Like |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by iretemide(f): 10:46am On Dec 31, 2020 |
ProfAmaben:Please I have already worked on the application, I'm waiting for the partner and sponsors. I can even show you the demo |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by ProfAmaben(m): 10:57am On Dec 31, 2020 |
iretemide: Send me the link to the Demo. |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Coolingeffect: 11:00am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Honestly, your answer is the reason why Ops thinks this way about formal education |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Soknown: 11:03am On Dec 31, 2020 |
I have seen so many valid points on this thread, but let me add this: I was given the opportunity to address some set of Secondary students a while back just to encourage them at studying hard. I brought out an obviously white A4 Printing paper. I asked the Students for the color of the paper I was holding. All the students raised their hands so I called one of them. He told me that the color is white. Then I asked them, why is it white? Everyone kept quiet. They did not expect that question. That is the meat of education, the ability to recognize the need for a 'WHY' and seek for answers. University education is meant for us to understand the Philosophy and Science beneath our chosen profession, questioning the existing order/knowledge, and sought for ways to improve on it. But we have adopted to just absorb the existing knowledge as it is and run to the job market. Most of the great guys that the OP mentioned understood this principle without attending formal University education but the majority of the earth's population needs to go to school to come to this realization. Understand the Philosophy and Science behind what you do, then see yourself grow exponentially. 6 Likes |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Rilwayne001: 11:07am On Dec 31, 2020 |
OP didn't really present a convincing argument, just usual tantrums that we've seen online. Going to the school is very important, however schooling yourself is even more important. Both are mutually dependent, and you can't have one without the other, otherwise you'd not really feel accomplished. But in Nigeria, these people shouting "school na scam" are people who only went to study for going sake, cram and pour what they are taught down without ever thinking of applying these scenarios of teachings to life. You don't ever have to agree with whatever you're taught in class, you're always expected to think outside the box, and that's why you're there in the first place. Many Nigeria don't ever think outside the box, they just want to graduate for graduation sake. They also expect school to hand over every teachings of life to them on a platter of gold, no!! School will definitely teach you 10%. It is your ability to develop this 10% to whatever percentage your development can that matters. This reality is what most people aren't seeing, because Nigeria don't like objectivity and just want things falling in place for them as they deem fit. Whereas, life is brutal, and doesn't succumb to your wishes. |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by lucky4west: 11:14am On Dec 31, 2020 |
school is not a scam, in fact school is about the best thing that can happen to any one....it is easy for you to call school a scam because you passed through it...the grasses always look greener in your neighbors garden, because u went to school and have not seen job, money, fame etc commensurate with the years and efforts spent in school u called it a scam, try illiteracy and see for self? do you know how some of the names u mentioned and some of our celebrities and bigshots feel deep down because they cannot read and write, articulate and understand issues as simply as you do without the help of people around them? some of them cannot comprehend a simple write up or codes without assistance, some of them would not have ended up badly if they had a university education, some of them cannot be on this kind of platform because they cant read and understand simple write up...do you think every thing in life is about money? try ignorance and illiteracy you go know how far....our educational system has it flaws yes, but then school is not all about you graduating a picking up juicy offers, your education is to equip you to think effectively, discriminate among values, communicate with all and sundry and earn a living....it is not about being wealthy but if that happens fine..... 2 Likes |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by lucky4west: 11:18am On Dec 31, 2020 |
emkz:....good thinking...nice one bruv please tell him more |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Phraences: 11:20am On Dec 31, 2020 |
thebosstrevor1: Simple and straight to the point. This reminds me of the parable of the talents in the Bible. People come to this earth with different talents. As i am, i wish i could sing so i can audition for talent shows and win some money. Maybe become like Beyonce. But God did not bless me with a good voice. So you make do with what you are given. |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Shattuck(m): 11:23am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Nigeria 's educational system may have failed, but you can't fault the entire concept of education. you were exposed to a faulty education, everywhere in the world those with knowledge are changing the world we are talking about a convid vaccine now the scientist who worked on that didn't get their knowledge from the street or by being street smart. when Nigeria gets a good educational system and a good nation entirely you'll see the difference. |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Nobody: 11:32am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Schooling is overrated. Education is not overrated. |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by iretemide(f): 11:32am On Dec 31, 2020 |
ProfAmaben:ok |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Yoighaman(m): 11:33am On Dec 31, 2020 |
ostechno: Well said bro.... To buttress your point, the power of the internet should never be underrated, it's a very powerful tool that should be properly and aggressively mined. Personally, I am an addict of FUTURE LEARN.COM, that's my University. We also have COURSERA, and a host of others to learn from. Anyone who is not highly educated in this age and time has him/herself to blame. The internet has put the world at your feet, strike it peeps! |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by codemaniacs: 11:35am On Dec 31, 2020 |
favinvest: Universities have "old students" that own companies that can give jobs to 1st class holders and look out for smart students. This is one of the ways university students gets jobs in Europe and U.S 1 Like |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by abakha: 11:40am On Dec 31, 2020 |
imagine going through an educational system to gather knowledge and when you finally get that knowledge you begin to question the educational system itself. ![]() Asin ehn ko necessary |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by tunize(m): 11:40am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Nor be to go school na to dey educated thereby thinking beyond the box. Everything is self discovering in life just know where your hidden talents fits in. You acquire certificate nor mean sey u must be billionaire. I have never seen anyone tore his/her certificate to back this school na scam concept. |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by ostechno(m): 11:43am On Dec 31, 2020 |
Yoighaman:If there's no money for the paid platforms, YouTube is free, and it has everything you need. The only thing you need is data Codecademy is free but has paid subscription for certificate and other things and Coursera has some some free too, I use both. 1 Like |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by CsRockefeller(m): 11:48am On Dec 31, 2020 |
iretemide: Send a DM |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Yoighaman(m): 11:59am On Dec 31, 2020 |
ostechno: FUTURE LEARN is also free, COURSERA is free as well, I believe there are other platforms that are free too. However, they all have paid courses which are usually affiliated with Universities. Most important is to keep learning, whether it's via the free courses or the paid ones. We should keep learning.... 1 Like |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by hernandson(m): 12:01pm On Dec 31, 2020 |
AmbaliJ:question Nla |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Bluntemperor: 12:20pm On Dec 31, 2020 |
ProfAmaben: Don't mind the OP, as he tries to cajole the gullibles in our society- the Foolish,the confused and the deluded! If School be scam as you wants us to believed,why did Bill Gates,Zuchaberge,etc still return to complete their Degree at the University? Why do they established Doctorate Chairpersons in Yale,Oxford,Cambridge and numerous Scholarship Boards in many prestigious Universities around the World. Believed the miscreants learning trade and when they are free from their ogas after 3-years,you still hear 'I want to send my wife and myself back to School', so what is missing? Ignorance will surely enslaved forever! 1 Like |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Ashirioluwa: 12:31pm On Dec 31, 2020 |
Whether school or not those that will be rich will be rich. |
Re: I Regret Going To The University by Ashirioluwa: 12:33pm On Dec 31, 2020 |
Fact check: Michael Jordan graduated from university |
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